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Why I dislike "person first" language

Jim Sinclair, Person First

Sarah Tennant, Language and Autism

Kathy Snow's teaching article 'People First Language' explains
'Words are powerful. Old, inaccurate descriptors and the inappropriate use of medical diagnoses perpetuate negative stereotypes and reinforce a significant and an incredibly powerful attitudinal barrier.'

Kathie Snow, People First Language

Disability Is Natural website

People First [PDF]

Elesia Ashkenazy, Understand Autism-First Language

Sarah Tennant, Person First Language and Autism

People First Language

 
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